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    Fair winds and calm waters, COLIN.
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    Medically retired prototype engineer, although my brain still functions, my body tries to stop my modelling I persevere.
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    πŸ“ The Pleasure of Building Models
    23 hours ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Greg, I think that's a wonderful idea. My granddaughter is 4 and plays for hours making up little stories with the models.
    We started her off with Sylvanian families houses and figures they are good quality and mostly easy to clean.
    Cheers Colin.

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    πŸ“ Train and Hobbies show 2023
    23 hours ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Here in the UK, most shows are well supported, but over the last 5 years a lot of the large vintage and steam shows are dropping the model display marquees,as they don't generate any income.
    I have been exhibiting for 43 years at my own expense travelling hundreds of miles on the poor British roads transporting my models and often struggling on muddy show fields to recieve little or no recognition for the effort, occasionally a small brass or slate memento.
    I enjoy meeting with the public and talking about our hobby as I think we would all like to see more interest from the younger generations.
    Cheers Colin an enthusiastic modeller.

    πŸ“ The Pleasure of Building Models
    1 day ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    A few shots from Caroline,s ongoing project which she started in 2010, Staircases to finish and a formal garden on a pull out shelf in base unit, all electrics are controlled from a bank of DIP switches on a fly lead.
    All food on plates also the veg garden plants are made from FIMO clay. All items in garden hand made from wood and metal in 1/12th scale.
    Thought you might find this interesting.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ The Pleasure of Building Models
    1 day ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    A few shots of my 8x4 layout, rolling stock and locos all pre 1985, mostly 1960's Triang. buildings mostly card but a few airfix kit built. Layout resides in my garage propped up against the wall until its needed for the kids (that's my excuse.)
    Building and trackside accessories kept indoors on a shelf in spare bedroom. all rolling stock crated in the attic.
    wifes vintage model car and truck collection also in attic, her mamods live in the garage with some of my boats.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ The Pleasure of Building Models
    1 day ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Dave B, that's a nice marine Mamod, I think Originally would have solid fuel blocks in a tray.
    We've only got spirit burners in ours.
    We have bought replacements from ebay in the past.
    You could even try a small gas burner.
    I'll try and post some photos of the Mamod display tomorrow, and possibly the railway layout.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ The Pleasure of Building Models
    2 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Luck duck. Nice layout and a great excuse. We also have a lot of scalextric from the late 60's early 70's, an 8' x 6' 00 guage layout, along with vintage meccano from ealy 50's, my wife has 1/12th scale dolls houses and Mamod steam engines.
    I love when the grandchildren come to stay in the school holidays as I get to play again without getting into trouble. And the smile says it all.
    Enjoy while you can I say, cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Slec Ltd - Bob-A-Bout Footy Class Yacht Build
    2 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Doug you should realise that Caroline wouldn't mind at all, in fact she would probably do the awkward bits for me.
    Today a lot less painful so the hot water exercise is definitely working.
    We both collected our new glasses this morning, amazing what we can see now, we both managed to read the small print at the bottom of the test sheet.
    So will be back to modelling again very soon.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Slec Ltd - Bob-A-Bout Footy Class Yacht Build
    3 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Glad to hear your hand is getting some light use again, my physio tells me that I should always try using the bits of my body that have been repaired or are healing, but not to ignore the pain, if too bad I must stop.
    In November 2018 I had a knee replacement, and was walking the next day and on my bike 8 days later.
    My recent accident slowed me down, but the hand is almost back to full use, just have to do regular exercise in hot water.
    Looking forward to seeing your progress soon, cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Huntsman 31 1/10
    5 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    I've had similar problems with 2 boats I was given, both were cured by repositioning the receiver and antenna.
    All my boats run on sla's or nicads even with brushless motors.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Accidents happen.
    5 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Quick update, feeling much better, leg is a bit stiff but mostly getting better. Left hand still not usable as when I try gripping with it I get excruciating pain and thumb still won't bend.
    X-ray showed nothing broken, but my osteoarthritis in joints is worse. Told to stay as active as possible and try using hand in hot water ( so washing up after meals ).
    This isn't as painful, got to wait for physio appointment.
    Can see again but with slightly blured vision in left eye.
    Stay safe shipmates and thanks again for all your kind wishes.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Accidents happen.
    6 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Your sympathy is much appreciated, my problem was that I had taken a strong pain killer an hour before I fell, only the blood made me realise that I was hurt.
    Luckily my wife was able to patch me up, today the bruising looked quite bad, but I actually feel better, except for my left hand which isn't marked but extremely painful if moved.
    Saw nurse at local surgery today but she couldn't find anything wrong and said it was probably a bad sprain.
    If still as painful tomorrow I will go to A and E.
    As a few of you have said age gets the better of us and we don't bounce as well as we used to.
    It's so annoying that I can't do the things I want anymore.
    Cheers Colin.

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    πŸ“ BYMS
    6 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Great find, I have just searched for a copy but the cheapest I could find is Β£93.
    So I've sent a request to my local library.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Fairey Marine.
    7 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Another must share video,
    By far my favourite boat builder.


    πŸ“ Pt boats.
    7 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Just found this and thought it deserved sharing.


    πŸ“ Accidents happen.
    7 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Thank you all for your sympathy, bit stiff and sore this morning, can see again out of the left eye, so improving.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Accidents happen.
    7 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Just recently I have been having health issues which have held up my modelling activities.
    Was over most of it and just starting to sort out my stock for further work or disposal.
    Moving some stuff this morning my knee gave way and I had a hard fall with my face hitting the edge of my trailer, badly bruised wrist, knee, shoulder, but face got the worst, so now not seeing very well and left arm and hand not usable.
    So no modelling this week again.
    At least I can read what you guys are doing.
    Take care shipmates, cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Adding A Fuse To The Electrics
    9 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Hi, fuses in the electrical systems.
    I find that if you can fit a fuse that is the same or slightly lower than the demand is the way to go.
    Checking the stall current of the motor is a good place to start and fit a fuse with slightly lower rating in the feed line.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Restore or burn ?
    10 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    That's a great restoration and it looks fantastic on the water.
    Makes my restorations look simple.
    Great work shipmate, cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ RNLI Moelfre lifeboat 'KIWI'
    10 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    That would be the most beautiful sight in the world to anyone in distress, fantastic looking boat.
    Thanks for sharing with us, cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Ballasting a New Boat
    11 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    One method I use is freezer bags with kids play sand in various weights starting with 50 and 100 grams, then 200 grams followed by 500 grams .
    Then I can rearrange in the hull as needed. I label them by weights and keep in a big wine bucket. A couple of my larger models need 15kg. So having it in small packs cuts down on heavy lifting.
    It also molds to the hull interior shape very well.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    12 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Top of home page on the phone app.
    Haven't looked at computer recently.
    Cheers Colin.

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    πŸ’¬ Re: Aeronaut's Cabin Cruiser Diva - My First Build of an RC Boat - Part VII - Final Part
    14 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    No need for the apologies, your model looks great, be proud of your achievement.
    Looking forward to seeing it on the water.
    Hopefully your hand will be OK soon and you can get back to modelling.
    Well done shipmate, cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    14 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    The living hopes of our hobby of model building lies with us helping others learn our skills.
    Even those that use modern technology to produce items for use can have a great impact on the following generations.
    So fellow modellers, let's keep sharing what we have learnt with those that wish to learn.
    As I am nearing the end of my modelling life, I am happy that my grandson is learning from me and other modellers, and enjoying working on his own projects.
    Keep it up for a better modelling world, as modelling has no boundaries.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Recent Promotions
    14 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Well done Trev, justly deserved progress.
    Cheers Colin πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    πŸ“ Question of the Day?
    15 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Count me in, got to keep the brain active.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Rowing Dinghy 1/24 scale
    16 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Good evening Chris,
    That's definitely 1/24th scale. I have a few model clinker built dinghies of that scale, if I can find a 5 inch one would you be interested.
    I am away till Wednesday afternoon, but will check my model store when I get home.
    As I am in the middle of reducing my model collection to make it more manageable for shows.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Masts for RN boats
    17 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    My preference is to use brass flat, tube and rod, with soldered joints, then painting to correct colours .
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Kayak Kate in slo motion
    19 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    That speed looks so much more realistic to how I used to enjoy real touring in my kayak as a younger fitter lad.
    Regular trips from Leicester to Skegness by kayak, and collected by my dad for return trip. 3 days out 2 hours return.
    Thanks for reminding me of my youth.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
    19 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Looks great and sounds so realistic on you video, hard to see it as a model.
    Cheers Colin.

    πŸ“ Very sad news Martin555
    20 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Colin H ( Admiral)
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    Till we meet again, journey in peace shipmate.
    Friends forever.
    Colin.



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